SKS City Mall JBCC opened on 1 May 2026 at Jalan Storey, Bukit Senyum — 280,000 square feet of cafes, lifestyle brands and a Village Grocer supermarket, all sitting directly beneath the first Sheraton-branded hotel in Johor Bahru's history.
You step off the Grab, the glass facade of Menara SKS looms up in front of you, and immediately something feels different. No giant hypermarket smell, no rows of budget phone cases. Instead: the warm waft of freshly brewed coffee from three different kopi concepts on the same floor, the thrum of an indoor playground echoing above, and a Village Grocer that looks like it belongs somewhere in Bangsar. This is SKS City Mall JBCC, lah — and it is not your typical JB mall.
When did SKS City Mall JBCC open?
SKS City Mall JBCC officially opened on 1 May 2026 — Labour Day, fittingly. The Sheraton Johor Bahru hotel directly above it had already been welcoming guests since 1 October 2025, making the Sheraton the first milestone and the mall the second act. Both occupy the same Menara SKS tower on Jalan Storey, Bukit Senyum, 80300 Johor Bahru — which means hotel guests literally walk downstairs into the mall without touching outdoor air. Shiok arrangement, honestly.
What is inside SKS City Mall JBCC?
The mall spans 280,000 square feet across 4.5 levels and the emphasis is clearly on lifestyle over volume. No major department store anchor here — instead, the ground and upper floors are packed with 32 F&B tenants and a curated mix of retail that skews younger and more cafe-focused than the old-school JB mall formula.
On the food and drink front: All About Chew (this is reportedly its first Johor outlet — worth queuing for), Palates & Bagels, Kay's Steak & Lobster, Oriental Kopi, Pacific Kopi, ZUS Coffee, CHAGEE, and Beutea are all confirmed tenants. For a sit-down pastry fix, Ming Ang Traditional Pastry and Senjaa Bakery Cafe round things out nicely. The coffee-hopping crowd will have a field day here — you could hit five different cafe concepts without leaving the building.
The anchor supermarket is Village Grocer, which stocks premium and everyday groceries including both halal and non-halal products. For shopping, KKV and Miniso cover the lifestyle and novelty retail, and if you have kids in tow, Jungle Gym — an indoor playground with rope tunnels, slides into ball pits and trampolines — will buy you at least an hour of peace.
What is the Sheraton Johor Bahru like?
The Sheraton Johor Bahru is the first Sheraton-branded hotel to open in the city — a fact they are quietly proud of. It has 345 guest rooms and suites, including 30 suites and 10 family rooms. The four dining venues are worth knowing: Daily Social (all-day dining), &More by Sheraton (coffee and casual bar), Soo Noodles (Asian noodles, open late for supper), and Unspoken Bar (a speakeasy-style cocktail bar — the kind of place that makes a JB evening feel more interesting than you planned). Even if you're not staying at the Sheraton, the food and beverage options are open to the public.
Is SKS City Mall JBCC halal?
SKS City Mall itself is a shopping mall — halal certification applies at the individual tenant level, not the mall as a whole. Muslim-friendly beverage options include Pacific Kopi, Oriental Kopi, ZUS Coffee, CHAGEE, and Beutea. Village Grocer carries both halal and non-halal products. For meals, verify individual restaurant halal status before dining — signage is typically displayed at each outlet.
What makes it different from other JB malls?
Here is the honest comparison. KSL City Mall (near where we are at KSL D'Esplanade) is the budget electronics and night market hub — great for cheap finds and daily essentials, but the vibe is very different. City Square is an older urban mall right by the CIQ checkpoint — convenient for a quick stop, not a destination. Komtar JBCC covers mid-range fashion. Toppen out in Tebrau is anchored by IKEA and suits suburban families doing a big shop. SKS City Mall JBCC is the only JB mall integrated into a 5-star hotel tower, and it is clearly positioning itself as a curated lifestyle destination — fewer stores than most, but higher concept density. Think cafe-hopping, wellness, and boutique retail rather than bargain-hunting.
One insider tip: if you are visiting from Singapore, SKS City Mall is actually closer to the Causeway than KSL is — roughly a 4-minute drive from the JB CIQ checkpoint in light traffic, making it an easy first stop after crossing before you head further into the city.
What are the opening hours at SKS City Mall JBCC?
- Address: Menara SKS, Jalan Storey, Bukit Senyum, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
- Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm daily (Monday to Sunday)
- Halal status: Individual tenants vary — Muslim-friendly options available; verify per outlet
- Distance from KSL D'Esplanade: Approximately 3.5–4km by road; around 8–12 minutes by car; Grab fare approximately RM6–10
- Google Maps: Get directions to SKS City Mall JBCC
How do you get to SKS City Mall from KSL D'Esplanade?
The two malls are in different sub-districts of central JB. KSL D'Esplanade is in Taman Century; SKS City Mall JBCC is in Bukit Senyum, closer to the Causeway. By road it is approximately 3.5–4km via Jalan Trus or Jalan Wong Ah Fook through the JB city centre — around 8–12 minutes by car depending on traffic, which in JB can mean anything. There is no practical walking route between the two. The easiest option is a Grab ride, which should cost roughly RM6–10 and drops you at the mall entrance. No fuss, no parking headache.
Planning a trip to Johor Bahru? Book your stay at Southern Homestay — our studio and 2-bedroom units at KSL D'Esplanade are approximately 3.5–4km from SKS City Mall JBCC on Jalan Storey, with Grab rides between the two taking around 10 minutes. WhatsApp us at +60 12-708 8789 to check availability.